Dune now was standing alone in the different room, when someone entered. It was his brother, Ned. Dune greeted Ned as they both sat around a small wooden table.
The walls were lined with old, worn books, and a small window let in a sliver of the outside world.
Ned spoke first. " fortunately they didn't discover you, thanks to Cel " he said, his voice heavy with concern. "This whole ordeal is a standard procedure... it happens every year when the academy takes new students."
He paused, looking thoughtful. "It seems what Beth made you all do wasn't just for training but was also meant to expose Zetens among the newcomers. You handled it well, Dune. Atlas did too. Neither of you are suspects."
Dune nodded, absorbing his brother's words.
Ned continued, his tone somber.
